Clinton Woman Injured in early morning Bates County crash

Adrian Fire along with Bates County Sheriff and Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a 1 vehicle accident this morning at 4:30 am on 18 Highway 0.1 miles West of County Road 12003. This accident occurred when the Westbound 2002 Jeep driven by Ruth Anna James 30, of Clinton Missouri tried to avoid 3 deer that was in the roadway and traveled off the left side of the roadway struck a culvert, and came to rest in a field. James received moderate injuries and was transported to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. The vehicle received moderate damage and was towed from the scene by Golden Valley Tow. This accident was worked by Bates County Sheriff.. Missouri State Highway Patrol..Adrian Fire.. and Bates County EMS